PCTG: Pool, Conditioning, Trampoline (WR When required), Gym

FACILITIES

Squad selection

New members are invited to join our squads by the coaches if they have the physical and mental attributes to be a competitive diver. We are always on the look out for promising children in beginner's lessons and holiday courses who could become competitive divers. The things we look for are:

Skill development squad similar to Skills Squad for divers aged 14 years plus who do not wish to dive competitively or those who cannot commit to the time requirements of the Age Group squad. Attendances are not monitored and all sessions are optional.

Age Group, Masters Squad and/or Coaching Awards

ASA National Skills Finals or ASA National Age Groups

Masters Squad

18 years

N/A

Adult LTD Programme, B Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation

Skill development squad for those divers over 18 years of age who do not wish to dive competitively or those over 16 years, who want to dive Masters competitions . Attendances are not monitored and all sessions are optional.

Coaching Awards

GBDF National Masters

Age Group Squad

9 to 18 years

N/A

Skills Squad, B Squad, Talent Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation

Further skill development. Working toward 1.5 somersaults in all 4 directions plus 2.5 somersaults forwards and developing Multiple twisting dives on all boards. Competing at National Age Group Level on a minimum of 1 board. Personalised periodisation programme, based on targeted events. Regular testing and adjustment of goals.

Elite Squad, B Squad, Masters Squad and/or Coaching Awards

ASA National age group Championships

Elite Squad

11 to 20+

N/A

Age Group Squad, Talent Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation

Self development competitive squad. Working toward 2.5 somersaults in all 4 directions plus 3.5 somersaults forwards and developing Multiple twisting dives on all boards. Competing at National Junior Elite/Senior level on minimum of 1 board. Personalised periodisation programme, based on targeted events. Regular testing and adjustment of goals.